Smokey the Bear along with the Georgia Forestry Commission and the U-S-D-A Forest Service are busy in Dade County. WDEF News 12 intern, Katelin Klepper, has more on what Dade County Residents are learning from this team about fire prevention.

A Tennessee chancellor has ruled in favor of Cleveland city schools retaining money from liquor taxes. However the controversial decision was appealed Friday morning. WDEF news 12's James Mahon hears from both sides involved in this report from Cleveland.

Are your kids vaccinations up to date? If not, local health departments say now is the time to bring them in before school starts. WDEF news 12's Caitlyn shows us what you need to know
as we cover the classroom.

Private companies can't ban legal guns at public parks...That was the opinion of Tennessee's Attorney General. So now the question is whether or not stake holders in events like Riverbend and Night Fall can legally prevent gun owners with carry permits from coming into the event. WDEF News 12's Er

They say competition brings out the best in people ...Well Just a few months ago Chattanooga was competing against Port Angeles, Washington for the Best Town ever designation....After the recent tragedy here in the scenic city, Port Angeles wanted to reach out by sending a banner filled with message

It's been a full week since a Cleveland teenager disappeared in a mountainous desert of South Central Colorado. And the fact that rescue crews cannot find any trace of him within a 20-mile radius of his last known location is painting a grim picture. WDEF News 12's Erik Avanier has been in contact w

A 120 mile man hunt ended in Marion County today. Investigators were looking for a 12 year old boy who was taken by a family friend from his family home in Hiram, Georgia. WDEF news 12's James Mahon has the story.

A summer camp for kids is helping them set goals, build their self esteem and learn about teamwork. Camp Invention teaches students about science, technology, engineering and math in a fun and creative way. WDEF News 12's Chief Photographer David Moore takes us to Ooltewah Elementary for another exa

Some local teachers now have some extra skills to prepare students for the workforce. 27 STEM educators just graduated from a special program. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math education. And that training will pay off for the community. WDEF News 12's Chief Photographer Davi

Students at Chickamauga Elementary recently got see the performance of a lifetime. Members of the Harlem Wizards basketball team came to the school. It was a reward for the students doing so well on standardized testing. WDEF News 12's Chief Photographer David Moore has another example of What's Rig

When you think about elementary schools, you probably don't think about bows and arrows. But Cohutta Elementary in Georgia has its own award winning archery team. WDEF News 12's Chief Photographer David Moore introduces us to them in this week's edition of What's Right With Our Schools.

A Dalton Middle School teacher gets recognized for her work to remember the Holocaust. Gretchen Abernathy has been named the Distinguished Educator of 2015. So, how does she reach her students? WDEF News 12's Chief Photographer David Moore has
another example of What's Right With Our Schools.

It's a case that's cast a dark cloud over the city of fort oglethorpe for more than 30 years. in 1979, 15-year- old jody anderson was found slouched up against a fence with a rope around his neck. Once thought suicide, it has been since determined murder.

Parents say Debbie Grimes doesn't just go "above and beyond."
They say the Hickory Valley Christian school teacher hits the stratosphere. She uses real world examples to teach... Like holding a class garage sale so students can learn to make change. WDEF News 12 Chief Photographer David Moore shows

Like many teachers, James Mahoney finds ways to make learning fun. But his Ooltewah Middle students say his humor doesn't distract them from learning. WDEF News 12 Chief Photographer David Moore shows us why he's this week's...Golden Apple Award winner.

Pam Morgan doesn't make excuses. When the second grade Dade Elementary school teacher lost her voice, she grabbed a microphone...Showing her students how to overcome obstacles to be successful. WDEF News 12 Photographer Ashley Henderson shows us why she's this week's Golden Apple Award winner.